News from the Czech Center in the Museum District – December 30, 2011
From the Heart of Europe to the Heart of Houston,
the Czech Center
Museum Houston
4920 San Jacinto
Street, Houston,
Texas 77004 — 713-528-2060
czech@czechcenter.org www.czechcenter.org
Open Monday—Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 4:00
p.m.
"MOSAICS
OF FAITH" TO FOCUS ON THE CZECH REPUBLIC February 28 & 29, 2012
The Center for International Studies at the University of St.
Thomas, presents its annual Spring program called "Mosaics of Faith."
The focus on the Czech Republic will be moderated by Dr. Rogelio
Garcia-Contreras, UST Assistant Professor for International Studies.
It begins with a concert of Czech music on Feb. 28, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in
the Chapel of St. Basil on the UST campus. The concert presented by
Dr. Michael Sust, an accomplished Czech bass-baritone includes a variety of
music related to the Mosaics of Faith conference. The core of Mosaics of Faith
is a four-person panel discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the
Ahern Room of the Crooker Center at UST. A reception will be held there at 6
p.m. prior to the program. The concert, reception and panel discussion are free
and open to the public. The theme of the
panel discussion is "the resurgence of Orthodox, Jewish, Catholic, and
Protestant faith communities in the Czech Republic today and their influence on
society there." The members of the panel include: Dr. Michael Sust,
pastor of Harvest Bible Church, St. Louis, MO., Rev. Elias Rafaj, pastor of St.
John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church, Houston, TX, Most Rev. Peter
Esterka, STD, Auxiliary Bishop of Brno, the Czech Republic, and Dr. David
Brenner, Visiting Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature at the Honors
College, the University of Houston.
In connection with the Mosaics of Faith conference, there will be a
display of related materials in the Doherty Library on the UST campus.
The display will feature each of the four participating faith communities, and
will highlight each one’s early heroes, symbols, photographs of the speakers,
typical hymns, pictures of principal places of worship, and publications
authored by the four panelists. The display will run from February 20,
2012 to March 2, 2012.
"Mosaics of
Faith is an annual conference geared towards stimulating active interest in the
vast universe of social, anthropological, and political manifestations
resulting from the intertwined relationship between culture and
faith," according to Dr. Garcia. "The conference is meant
to explore connections and divisions between the U.S. and other parts of the
world by considering the spiritual journey of different cultures and their
long-standing struggles to live according to their faith and conscience." The University of St. Thomas is located at
3800 Montrose. Paid parking is available in the garage. This enlightening and educational event is
coordinated by University of St. Thomas Alumnus Rev. Paul Chovanec, Pastor of
St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church and a Board member of the Czech Center Museum
Houston and is underwritten by UST, SPJST-District 5, KJZT, KJT, The Knights of
Columbus, CDA-Galveston and Private Donors.
CZECH REPUBLIC BRASS ORCHESTRA, Stříbrňanka DEBUTS March 3 2012
IN PRAGUE HALL HOUSTON
You will not want to miss the Czech Republic
Brass Orchestra (Dechová hudba Stříbrňanka) in their debut in Prague 
Hall at the Czech Center Museum Houston’s Eighteenth Annual Members Friends Dinner Saturday, March 3,
2012 at 6:30 p.m. Open to the public the
invitations are pending for a Concert, Dinner Dancing and Entertainment from
the orchestra. RSVPs will be necessary
by February 28, 2012. Complimentary Valet Parking. General admission $50.00. The orchestra is
underwritten by the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas in collaboration with
University of North Texas, Dr. Tom Sovik and the Czech Center Museum
Houston. View the following links for a
virtual treat! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdVpGrYgsuI&feature=related and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_FZohDe1SI&feature=related The Stříbrňanka is a gift of the Heart.
For information 713-528-2060 Effie Rosene or events@czechcenter.org
WATCH FOR INFORMATION ON THE CZECHOSLOVAKIAN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL CONVENTION AT THE CZECH CENTER MUSEUM HOUSTON JUNE 7, 8 & 9, 2012
There is still time
to make a tax deductible donation to the Czech Center Museum Houston. A check in any amount dated by December 31,
2011 would be welcomed. Mark as a
contribution and it will be used to finish our third floor. Also the organization is still accepting a
loan funds by its Members and Friends.
Thank you.
Happy
Holidays!!! On behalf of the Board of
Directors, Volunteers and Staff please accept our wishes for a
Happy, Healthy New Year 2012. Effie M.
Rosene
Time goes by so
fast; people go in and out of your life. You must never miss the
opportunity to tell these people how much they mean to you.” Anonymous
This organization
is supported in part by a grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance
and by the contributions of our Members and Volunteers.
